MISSION SHAKTI

About: 

• A DRDO-developed Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Interceptor Missile successfully engaged an Indian orbiting target satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in a ‘Hit to Kill’ mode. 
  
  
• The interceptor missile was a three-stage missile with two solid rocket boosters. 
  
  
• Significance of Mission Shakti: 
  • The test has demonstrated the Nation’s capability to defend its assets in outer space. 
    
    
  • India is only the 4th country after the US, Russia and China to acquire such a specialised & modern capability. 
    
    
  • Entire effort is indigenous.